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ETF Talk: Change We Can Believe in for Your 401(k)
Although exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) are finding their way into the portfolios of many investors, they have yet to make much headway in 401(k) retirement plans. But that situation could start to change. If current drawbacks to using ETFs in 401(k) plans are resolved, the ETF industry would gain increased working capital, heightened revenues and earnings, and […]
The Political Quotient
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." — Barack Obama Change. That’s been the rallying cry of candidate Obama, and now President Obama, since he vaulted into the political limelight. Well, one […]
Focused on Falling Yields
Regular readers of the Alert know that I often present charts of key market indicators such as the S&P 500 Index, oil, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of leading market segments such as China. Today, I want to take a look at an equally important, yet not as closely followed market measure, long-term Treasury bond […]
The Wisdom of the Wealth of Nations
"Give me that which I want, and you shall have this which you want." –Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations In this brilliant and ultra-pithy statement, the great Adam Smith gives us the essence of capitalism and free trade. For the country’s sake, I hope that at […]
Strategies for an Overextended Market
This market is just downright crazy. It seems like no matter what happens in the economy, with earnings, on the political front or on the world stage, stocks still act like the Energizer Bunny — they keep going, and going, and going and going. To give you a sense of just how far stocks are […]
ETF Talk: Feeling a Global Sugar High
For the first time in 28 years, sugar prices have topped 21 cents per pound. That’s an 88% increase year-to-date! If that isn’t sweet enough, some analysts are projecting that the price of sugar could reach a staggering 40 cents per pound, making this investment even more appetizing. Many investors have been piling into the […]
Seven Secrets of Success for ETF Investors 3
I recently returned home from a fantastic trip to San Francisco, where I gave several presentations to attendees of the Money Show. I must say that this year’s show was not only well attended, but most of the attendees I spoke with were brimming with enthusiasm and optimism about the opportunities in the market going […]
Four ETF Strategies for a Dollar Crisis
I’ve never been the kind of guy who responds well to scare tactics. In fact, it takes a lot for me to start climbing the wall of worry. So when I tell you that I am worried about what I think is a looming, and very dangerous, currency crisis, well, let’s just say that I […] […]
On Overcoming Weakness
"Weak points come from not doing the things you suck at doing. The difference between a successful athlete and a crappy one is they always do the things they have to do, not what they want to do." –Dave Tate, fitness writer The willingness to address weak points doesn’t just apply to athletes. It can […]
ETF Talk: A Return to Bargain Buying
We’ve been hearing news that the worst of the recession may be over. This optimistic view was fueled by a push in the S&P 500 above the psychologically significant 1,000 mark, and by reports from economists who say that the housing market may have reached the bottom. The recovery in stock prices has restored some […] […]
Jim Woods is a 30-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor.
His books include co-authoring, “Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution,” and “The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse.” He’s also ghostwritten many books and articles, as well as edited content for some of the investment industry’s biggest luminaries. Read more about Jim Woods.
